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| Melaka Crocodile Farm Taman Buaya Melaka | |
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| 2°16′37.0″N 102°17′52.0″E / 2.276944°N 102.297778°E | |
| Date opening | July 1987 |
| Location | Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia |
| Land area | 3.5 hectares |
| Owner | Taman Buaya & Rekreasi (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. (Subsidiary of Artac Holdings Sdn Bhd)[1] |
| Management | Taman Buaya & Rekreasi (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. (Subsidiary of Artac Holdings Sdn Bhd)[2] |
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Melaka Crocodile Farm (Malay: Taman Buaya Melaka), officially Melaka Crocodile and Recreational Park (Malay: Taman Buaya dan Rekreasi Melaka, abbreviated as TBRM) is a privately-run crocodile farm and zoo in the town of Ayer Keroh, in the Malaysian state of Malacca. Established in July 1987, it is the largest crocodile farm in Malaysia,[3] expands over an area of 3.5 hectares of reserved forest land in the town.[4] Though mainly exhibits crocodiles, the farm also hosts other reptile species such as snakes, tortoise, turtles and terrapins and animal species such as birds and mammals.[5]
The farm's entrance gate was built like a mini fort with a flight of steps leading inside.[6] It consists of several attractions, namely the main crocodile farm, reptile corner, mammal house, walkthrough aviary, 6,000 sq ft children water playground, Malaysia miniature (miniature version of Malaysia's famous landmarks), petting zoo, haunted house and herb's garden.[7][8]
Shows
[edit]4 types of shows:
- Cultural Dances Show
- Crocodile Interactive Show
- Magic Show
- Crocodile feeding demonstration
The farm features live crocodile shows every weekends or public and school holidays.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Subsidiaries - Taman Buaya & Rekreasi Melaka Sdn. Bhd. (Recreation/Theme Park)". www.artac.com.my. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Melaka Crocodile and Recreational Park aims to attract 150,000 visitors this year". New Straits Times. Bernama. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
- ^ "Ayer Keroh Crocodile Farm In Malaysia Tourism Info - MalaysiaHere.com". malaysiahere.com.
- ^ "Taman Buaya Melaka". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Melaka Crocodile Farm". malacca.ws.
- ^ "Melaka Crocodile Farm – Up Close with the Crocodiles". holidaygogogo.com. 11 September 2012.
- ^ "Attraction". tamanbuayamelaka.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ Taman Buaya dan Rekreasi Melaka berwajah baru
